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    <title>Michael's Pond</title>
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      My backyard pond is not only a fun hobby but also an ongoing home
      improvement project that is both creative and relaxing. I have numerous
      fish in the pond, all Koi from various places as far as Japan, Israel,
      and Australia. Although they don't bark, purr, or fetch anything other
      than food, these fish are my pets, and good ones at that. The pond was
      built in a matter of weeks but has evolved over several years through
      a few different improvements and redesigns. I still consider it a work in
      progress, as there are always things to improve upon as I continue to
      learn more about how the pond ecosystem works, how to minimize
      maintenance, and how to get a more aesthetically pleasing look.
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      <a href="pond1.jpg"><img src="pond1_sm.jpg"
      alt="The Lotus, Floating Hyacinth, Japanese Lantern, and Waterfall All Add to the Drama of the Pond" style="border-style:none" /></a>
      <a href="pond2.jpg"><img src="pond2_sm.jpg"
      alt="Feeding Time is Always Full of Excitement" style="border-style:none" /></a>
      <a href="pond3.jpg"><img src="pond3_sm.jpg"
      alt="One of the Larger Fish Cruises for Dinner" style="border-style:none" /></a>
      <a href="pond4.jpg"><img src="pond4_sm.jpg"
      alt="A Dragonfly Hovers Over the Lotus for a Quick Drink" style="border-style:none" /></a>
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